Geography: How to Research A Place

 

Geography = Geo (world) + graph (to write) or “writing down the world.”

Your Mission:

1. Listen to Mr. Avirom read “P is Passport”
2.  Choose a place you want to learn more about.
   1. Mr. Avirom will model with Minnesota State and Japan
3. Write down a few questions. Use “Passport” as inspiration.
   1. Homes? Where do people live?
   2. Food? What do they eat?
   3. School? What do they learn in school?
   4. Famous People? Who lives there?
   5. Language? How do they say hello?
4. Resources:
   1. Epic: Mr. Avirom has shared many collections with you. Check in your “mailbox”
   2. Ducksters : http://www.ducksters.com/geography/
   3. Mr. Nussbaum: “Landmarks or geography is a good place to start” http://mrnussbaum.com/world-landmarks/
   4. PebbleGo!
5. Take notes on your Geography sheet.
6. Use the top frame to draw pictures, take notes, and record what you learn!
7. We’ll share what we learn at the end of the day. You can even make a poster or picolage!

Let’s Learn the 7 continents

If you don’t have access to a good puzzle map, here are some other strategies to learn the 7 continents:

A memorable song:

A mnemonic (NEW-mon-Ik) or memory device:

and another silly song:

 

More maps here:

http://www.freeworldmaps.net/outline/maps.html

Explore the World: Landmarks

http://nontoygifts.com/treasure-hunt-for-kids-landmarks-of-the-world-free-printable/

 

Your journey begins here:

Part 1: Statue of Liberty: Why did it turn green?

Resources:

1. http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/most_famous_landmarks.htm
2. http://www.howtallisthestatueofliberty.org/why-is-the-statue-of-liberty-green/
3. http://www.nyhistory.org/community/when-did-the-statue-of-liberty-turn-green
4. http://wonderopolis.org/wonder/why-is-the-statue-of-liberty-green

 

Part 2:  The Eiffel Tower

Video

1. https://kidskonnect.com/places/eiffel-tower/
2. http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/engineering/eiffeltower.html

Other: https://theadventurousmailbox.com/

 

 

Good Old Trees

The oldest living trees are older than you might think!

This one is in Sweden.

The oldest in the US?

“Methuselah, a bristlecone pine tree from California’s White Mountains, is thought to be almost 5,000 years old—and the oldest non-clonal tree in the world. The exact location of the gnarled, twisted Methuselah is a Forest Service secret, for its protection (that might not be it above).Apr 26, 2014″

http://m.mentalfloss.com/article.php?id=29879

Building Big!

Do you like learning about the WONDERS of the WORLD?

Bridges? Domes?

Do you like challenges?

If the answer is YES, then click here.

1. Some Bridges: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/buildingbig/wonder/structure/akashi_kaikyo.html
2. Domes: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/buildingbig/wonder/structure/olympic_stadium.html
3. Skyscapers: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/buildingbig/wonder/structure/empire_state.html
4. Dams: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/buildingbig/wonder/structure/hoover.html
5. Tunnels: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/buildingbig/wonder/structure/london_underground.html
6. The Labs (Experiments): http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/buildingbig/lab/shapes.html

For Teachers / Parents:

1. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/buildingbig/educator/pla_grid_12hr.html

Make Your Own Board Games

1. USA Explorer a.k.a. “Forbidden USA” . Object: Save 4 major USA landmarks before the United States sinks from Global warming.
   1. Resources:
      1. http://www.latlong.net/place/statue-of-liberty-national-monument-new-york-usa-2122.html
      2. http://www.latlong.net/place/navy-pier-terminal-chicago-il-usa-12482.html
      3. Original Forbidden Island
      4. USA State Trivia:
         1. http://www.50states.com/
   2. Other:
      1. Location of World Cities.
      2. https://geoalliance.asu.edu/ResourcesLinks
      3. http://missiongeography.org/
      4. http://missiongeography.org/k4master.htm
2. Candyland type “journey from Start to Finish” Games.

For Teachers:

1.https://geoalliance.asu.edu/node/185

2. http://missiongeography.org/I-3-1.pdf

 

ATLAS: Everything you ever wanted to know about the world!

 

Trenches (for Amos): http://www.worldatlas.com/aatlas/infopage/oceans.htm

1. World Atlas.com: Use the search feature to find what you want.
2. Enchanted Learning: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/ocean/

3. http://www.factmonster.com/atlas/

Chicago

Are you a gifted child looking for special opportunities?

If so, write me a note! Here are some resources to help you:

Chicago videos in general:

https://www.brainpop.com/search/?keyword=chicago

Some Biographies:

1. Obama
   1. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/history/us/pres/obama/timeline.shtml
2. Oprah
3. Louis Armstrong
4. Mae Jemison

Here’s your world population guide. How big is Chicago? Where does it rank? http://www.worldatlas.com/citypops.htm

The Blues:

1. http://www.corndancer.com/tunes/tunes_lp019/lp12_writinblues.html
2. http://www.jamesfrankel.com/Writing%20Blues%20Lyrics%20Hand.htm

https://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/ushistory/blues/

The My Sister Stole My Teddybear Blues

The Clean Your Room Blues:

handouts:

1. http://www.corndancer.com/tunes/tunes_lp019/lp019_text/dannychicago-prnt.pdf
2. http://www.jamesfrankel.com/Writing%20Blues%20Lyrics%20Hand.htm

Other Blues inspirations:

Stevie Ray Vaughn cover of Mary Had A Little Lamb:

Ain’t No Sunshine When She’s Gone-Bill Withers:

Classic Muddy Waters:

Classic Riffs:

Great Chicago Fire:

1. http://www.history.com/topics/great-chicago-fire
2. http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/ushistory/greatchicagofire18711.htm
3. http://www.kidzsearch.com/wiki/Great_Chicago_Fire
4. http://www.chicagohistory.org/mychicago/pdf/lesson3.pdf
5. http://www.american-historama.org/1866-1881-reconstruction-era/great-chicago-fire.htm

Real Pirates of Chicago:

1. http://whydah.com/real-pirates/
2. https://tallshipwindy.com/activities/real-pirates-of-the-inland-seas/
3. http://whydah.com/real-pirates/

W is for Windy (Chicago History)

Population:

Where does Chicago rank in population? Is it one of the biggest or “most populous” or “most crowded” city in the world or not?

1. http://www.worldatlas.com/citypops.htm

Kids GuideS to Chicago:

1. New York Times
2. NYT #2 
3. http://www.choosechicago.com/articles/view/FAMILY-ACTIVITIES/123/
4. timeout Chicago

Destinations:

1. http://www.adlerplanetarium.org/
2. http://www.sheddaquarium.org/
3. https://www.fieldmuseum.org/
4. http://www.artic.edu/
5. http://sweetmandybs.com/
6. http://johnsplace.com/
7. http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/millennium_park.html
8. http://www.garfield-conservatory.org/
9. chicagochildrensmuseum

My journey begins each day at the Sheraton Grand, Chicago. Where can I walk to? I’m willing to walk up to a mile or 20 minutes….( but not OVER 1 mile or 2 minutes)

 

Reading A to Z Books:

1. Chicago Fire

Bookstores:

1. http://www.womenandchildrenfirst.com/
2. http://www.magictreebooks.com/

Geography

Longitude and Latitude Finder:

http://www.latlong.net/

 

U.S.A Geography: 50 States

http://www.census.gov/schools/census_for_kids/

http://www.netstate.com/

http://www.postcardsfrom.com/stamp/stamp.html

http://www.50states.com

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/

Train of States

http://writingfix.com/wac/HistoryFix/Riding_Train_of_States1.htm

 

Exploring by Sea!

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/1300.shtml

http://www.iro.umontreal.ca/~vaucher/History/Ships_Discovery/

http://www.ducksters.com/history/renaissance/age_of_exploration_and_discovery.php

http://mrnussbaum.com/explorersflash/

 

Washington D.C. and Benjamin Banneker

1. Social Studies for Kids

2. Washington.org

3.Other websites for kids

4. America’s Story

5. Pierre-Charles L’Enfant

6. Mr. Nussbaum

Background for adults:

1. Smithsonian